{"id":778,"date":"2025-12-19T07:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/?p=778"},"modified":"2025-12-19T07:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:03:04","slug":"ong-tokenomics-adjustment-ong-is-now-capped-at-800-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/ong-tokenomics-adjustment-ong-is-now-capped-at-800-million\/","title":{"rendered":"ONG Tokenomics Adjustment: ONG Is Now Capped at 800 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ONG\u2019s maximum and total supply has officially been reduced from 1 billion to 800 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change is now live on mainnet following a decisive community vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After three days of <a href=\"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/ong-tokenomics-adjustment-proposal-passes-governance-vote\/\">on-chain voting<\/a> between\u00a0<strong>October 28 and October 31, 2025 (UTC)<\/strong>, Triones nodes approved the\u00a0<strong>ONG Tokenomics Adjustment Proposal<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0<strong>117 million votes in favor and zero votes against<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the strongest expressions of community alignment in Ontology\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the mainnet upgrade complete, this announcement marks more than a technical update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It reflects a cultural shift toward long-term sustainability, stronger liquidity, and a builder-first mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Matters for the Ontology Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ontology\u2019s two-token system is designed for reliability and security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ONT<\/strong>\u00a0powers governance and staking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ONG<\/strong>\u00a0fuels transactions, network usage, and contributor rewards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By permanently reducing ONG\u2019s supply, this upgrade strengthens the long-term foundation of the ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This vote was not just about token mechanics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was about the culture we want to build:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A culture of\u00a0<strong>clarity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A culture of\u00a0<strong>sustainability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A culture where\u00a0<strong>builders can trust the system to support their work for decades<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Key Changes, Clearly Explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ONG Max and Total Supply Reduced to 800 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>200 million ONG has been permanently burned<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum and total supply is now fixed at 800 million ONG<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a hard cap. No additional ONG can ever be created beyond this limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A tighter supply model creates a stronger foundation for long-term value, predictability, and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Circulating Supply Is Unchanged Today, but Will Reduce Over Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is&nbsp;<strong>no immediate change<\/strong>&nbsp;to circulating supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100 million ONG worth of ONT and ONG<\/strong>\u00a0is now being\u00a0<strong>permanently locked<\/strong>\u00a0through the new liquidity mechanism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These assets are removed from circulation forever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, this is expected to reduce effective circulating supply to&nbsp;<strong>approximately 750 million ONG<\/strong>, assuming&nbsp;<strong>1 ONG \u2248 1 ONT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This aligns with Ontology\u2019s commitment to responsible token management and long-term supply discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ONG Emissions Remain Stable and Predictable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ONG has always followed a steady, transparent release schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid a sharp increase in emissions near the end of the original schedule, the community approved a small extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ONG continues to release at\u00a0<strong>1 ONG per second<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The release period extends from\u00a0<strong>18 years to approximately 19 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The emission curve remains smooth and predictable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures long-term stability for stakers, developers, and ecosystem partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Core of This Upgrade: Stronger, Permanent Liquidity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Liquidity is not a technical footnote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is foundational to a healthy ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong network is one where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Users can move assets with confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builders trust liquidity depth for real usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developers avoid sudden market shocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term contributors are protected from instability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How the New Liquidity Mechanism Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ONG is used to acquire ONT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ONG and ONT are paired into liquidity provider (LP) tokens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LP tokens are permanently burned<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The underlying assets are locked forever<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates&nbsp;<strong>permanent, non-removable liquidity<\/strong>&nbsp;that strengthens Ontology\u2019s DeFi and infrastructure layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a more resilient market environment that builders can rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Questions Answered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long will the ONT and ONG equivalent to 100 million ONG remain locked?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why was the release period extended?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain a stable emission rate rather than increasing emissions sharply near the end of the original schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will ONT staking rewards change?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONG emissions decrease slightly (around 20%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, tighter supply and stronger liquidity may improve long-term value for stakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does this benefit the ecosystem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A hard cap of\u00a0<strong>800 million ONG<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An immediate burn of\u00a0<strong>200 million ONG<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100 million ONG permanently locked via burned liquidity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The token economy becomes healthier, more predictable, and more sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who participated in the vote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Triones nodes voted via OWallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/ontology-mainnet-upgrade-announcement\/\">mainnet upgrade<\/a> is complete, and all tokenomics improvements are now active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ongoing monitoring will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staking incentives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DEX liquidity health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ONG emission progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term supply management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The rollout is designed to remain smooth and stable for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building a Culture Builders Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This upgrade is not just about numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It represents Ontology\u2019s values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Predictability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liquidity deep enough to support real activity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A long-term mindset that respects both users and builders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to every community member and node that participated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision sets the tone for Ontology\u2019s next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re building 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This change is now live on mainnet following a decisive community vote. After three days of on-chain voting between\u00a0October 28 and October 31, 2025 (UTC), Triones nodes approved the\u00a0ONG Tokenomics Adjustment Proposal\u00a0with\u00a0117 million votes in favor and zero votes against.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":779,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[60,93],"class_list":["post-778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community-updates","tag-ontology-community","tag-tokenomics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=778"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":781,"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778\/revisions\/781"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ont.io\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}